CCSS outlines what students are expected to learn in K-12 ELA (English language arts) and math in order to be college and career ready
CCSSTIMELINE 2009CCSS development begins 2010CCSS finalized 2011CCSS adopted by 42 states 2014 Full-implementation of CCSS in all WA K-12
ELA structure reading foundational skills writing speaking and listening language K reading writing speaking & listening literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects
Grades 6-12 CCSS ELA literacy in: history & social studies literacy in: history & social studies literacy in: science literacy in: technical subjects literacy in: ELA itself
ELA Standards reading writing speaking & listening speaking & listening media & tech media & tech language
gradelevel to persude (argumentative) to explain (informative) to convey experience (narrative) 430%35% 8 30% 1240% 20% Balance of writing text types
The 2 strands of 6-12 ELA literacy history/social studies, science, and technical subjects
ELA literacy strands College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards are divided into four interrelated literacy strands.
ELA literacy strands College & career readiness Anchor Standards are divided into 4 interrelated literacy strands. reading College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards language speaking & listening writing
ELA literacy strands College & career readiness Anchor Standards are divided into 4 interrelated literacy strands. reading College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards language speaking & listening writing
ELA literacy strands College & career readiness Anchor Standards are divided into 4 interrelated literacy strands. reading College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards language speaking & listening writing
ELA literacy strands College & career readiness Anchor Standards are divided into 4 interrelated literacy strands. reading College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards language speaking & listening writing
Balance of literary and informational texts gradelevelliteraryinformational 450% 845%55% 1230%70% literature includes stories drama poetry informational text includes personal essays literary nonfiction speeches opinion pieces biographies memoirs
ELA emphasis Increased Complexity of Text Writing Using Evidence Text-based Questions and Answers Academic Vocabulary Literacy in the Content Areas
Reading standards: 11th & 12th grade Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant. Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development.
Writing standards:11th & 12th grade Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas.
Speaking & Listening standards:11th & 12th grade Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally).
Language standards: 11th & 12th grade Interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox).
Students who are college and career ready: … demonstrate independence … build strong content knowledge … comprehend as well as critique … value evidence … respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline … use technology and media strategically and capably … come to understand other perspectives and cultures